Oral arguments for John's appeal are in ten days and I don't have the strength or energy to beg people to go. I don't even know if they want the courtroom filled. Regardless, I'll be there bright and early trying not to puke.
John had requested all of his trial stuff be sent to the prison. I got notification this week that they arrived. Although he is struggling, he has made a few "friends", and one is going to help him in the law library. I vaguely remember telling John months ago to study his case, learn everything you can about the codes in Ohio so you can advocate for yourself.
While I am trying to be his biggest advocate, I have quickly learned it's full-time job and I am running out of time to get everything accomplished. I needed help and encouraged him to do it.
He's in constant pain every day. Don't forget, this is a man who suffered a heart attack and back surgery in his 30's and a mild stroke three months after this incident. He is disabled by law and definition. Explain to me how two men can brutally attack with weapons a disabled man, and it NOT be self-defense? Baffled.
What do I wear to oral arguments? I wish I could wear my normal "I'm exhausted" outfit, sweats and a hoodie! I'm not that unclassy, well I am but not when it's important. I've gained so much weight that none of my clothes from 6 months ago fit. Do you have any idea how traumatizing that is?
Ten days of being anxious, nervous, dazed and confused. Forgive me if I'm walking around clueless the next 10 days. I'm doing the best I can keeping it together, to be honest, I think I'm doing a pretty decent job.
I already have my book started, but I can't imagine having it completed any time soon. The name is perfect. I'm making the youngest design the cover. Her artistic ability blows my mind, especially since her mother has ZERO!
Once again, I am asking for those prayers. I know it seems like I've been requesting them a lot lately, and I have been. I don't know what else to ask for. I just know we need them!
Proverbs 15:29
“The Lord is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous.”
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